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London, Mar 9 (ANI): The teaching of sex education in an explicit way to British children as young as 5, has been put down by family campaigners who have described the material as “too much, too young”.

The explicit cartoons, films and books, which have been cleared for use to teach sex education to schoolchildren as young as five, have been promoted by local councils and even the BBC.

Among the books singled out in the report is ‘How Did I Begin?’ by Mick Manning and Brita Granstrom which has a cartoon image of a couple in bed in an intimate embrace.

It is accompanied by an explanation - using frank and adult terminology - of the act of intercourse.

Another, called ‘The Primary School Sex and Relationships Education Pack’ by HIT UK, includes material to allow children aged five to 11 to learn about different sexual positions and prostitution.

The dossier, compiled by the Christian Institute, also pinpoints a book called ‘Let’s Talk About Sex’, by Robie H Harris, which includes a chapter on heterosexuality called ‘Straight and Gay’.

Furious family campaigners have warned that they will encourage sexualisation.

“The current approach to sex education demands ever more explicit sex education at ever younger ages,” the Daily Mail quoted Mike Judge, of the Christian Institute, as saying.

“Parents don’t want their children to be exposed to material which sexualises them and most would be deeply upset if these materials were used with their primary-aged child.

“If public bodies believe these resources are suitable for young children, there is clearly a problem with their judgment and more control needs to be given to parents,” he stated.

The Christian Institute identified 16 councils, which have recommended explicit books and videos to schools.

These include Derby City, Devon County, Gloucestershire County, Swindon County, Worcestershire County, Hampshire County, Birmingham City and Brighton and Hove, many of which have links to the material on their websites. (ANI)